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Kabul Releases ISIS-K Confessions on Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani Killing

Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- On the first anniversary of Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani's killing, the Taliban released videos of alleged ISIS-K confessions, intensifying tensions with Pakistan over militancy. ... Read More


'Positive move': Beijing reacts as India tweaks business visa rules for Chinese workers

India, Dec. 12 -- China has welcomed India's move to speed up approval of business visas issued to Chinese professional, calling it a "positive step". Beijing's reaction came after India tweaked visa... Read More


Expert says Presiden Prabowo has high-caliber diplomacy

Jakarta, Dec. 12 -- International relations expert from Padjadjaran University, Teuku Rezasyah, has assessed that President Prabowo Subianto shows high-caliber diplomacy with a firm and confident lead... Read More


UN Says Israel Must Lift Aid Restrictions on Gaza

Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- The United Nations has urged Israel to immediately lift all restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that ongoing limits are worsening the enclave's deepening crisis. ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Terrorism Financing: Can Nigerian Senate unmask suspects?

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- On Wednesday, 3 December, the Nigerian Senate passed the Anti-Terrorism Act amendment bill for second reading. A major highlight of the bill is the imposition of the death penalty... Read More


Footage shows Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in Gaza tunnels months before death

India, Dec. 12 -- A recently released footage shows Israeli hostages celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah while being held in a Gaza tunnel, reportedly recorded months before all six were kille... Read More


UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: IndiGo, Gambhir, SIR, Rupee, Disney, Google Gemini, Prada, Kolhapuri Chappals & more

India, Dec. 12 -- 1. Which global luxury fashion house has responded to criticism over using Kolhapuri chappal designs by partnering with Indian artisans and state bodies in Maharashtra and Karnataka ... Read More


UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: IndiGo, Gambhir, SIR, Rupee, Disney, Google Gemini, Prada, Kolhapuri Chappals & more

India, Dec. 12 -- 1. Which global luxury fashion house has responded to criticism over using Kolhapuri chappal designs by partnering with Indian artisans and state bodies in Maharashtra and Karnataka ... Read More


Market Speak: OPEC signals stable oil market as 2026 demand outpaces 2025

Mumbai, Dec. 12 -- OPEC kept its global oil demand outlook unchanged, projecting a rise of about 1.4 million bpd for 2025, supported by firm economic growth. The group continues to stand apart from ot... Read More


Prabowo, Putinexplore visa-free travel to boost ties: official

Jakarta, Dec. 12 -- President Prabowo Subianto and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are exploring a bilateral visa-free travel scheme to expand connectivity and deepen relations, Indonesian Cabinet Secre... Read More